<p><strong>Job Title: GL Accountant (Contract Role)</strong></p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Watsonville, CA (Fully Onsite)</p><p> <strong>Duration:</strong> 2-Month Contract</p><p> <strong>Pay Rate:</strong> $33–$36/hour</p><p> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> Our client in Watsonville is seeking an experienced Accountant to support their upcoming year-end audit. This is a 2-month, fully onsite contract role beginning as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will bring strong audit support experience, a solid understanding of debits and credits, and hands-on general ledger expertise to assist during this critical reporting period.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and organize audit samples and supporting documentation for external auditors</li><li>Perform inventory analytics to ensure accurate valuation and reporting</li><li>Reconcile accounts as part of the year-end close process</li><li>Support Accounts Payable functions, including posting cash statements as needed</li><li>Post journal entries and manage general ledger activity with accuracy</li><li>Utilize Sage X3 and ADP for accounting and payroll-related tasks</li><li>Leverage Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reconciliations, and audit support</li><li>Maintain audit-ready documentation and respond promptly to auditor inquiries</li><li>Assist with additional accounting and audit-related tasks as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of debits, credits, journal entries, and general ledger processes</li><li>Prior experience supporting year-end audits required</li><li>Hands-on experience with Sage X3 and ADP preferred</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including data analysis and reporting functions)</li><li>Familiarity with AP processes and cash postings</li><li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to work onsite in a collaborative environment</li></ul>
<p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>We are a <strong>family-owned organization</strong> seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented <strong>Senior/GL Accountant</strong> to join our team. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financials, supporting management with reporting and analysis, and ensuring compliance with internal accounting procedures. The ideal candidate is hands-on, dependable, and experienced in small-business accounting operations using <strong>QuickBooks</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned funds and intercompany accounts.</li><li>Review incoming cash receipts and accounts payable batches for accurate general ledger coding and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Manage the month-end and year-end closing process; generate and distribute monthly financial statements and related reports.</li><li>Coordinate monthly revenue recognition and accruals to ensure proper grant or fund reporting.</li><li>Review and analyze monthly financial statements; provide variance analysis and communicate findings to management.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Act as a liaison between finance and operational departments regarding A/P, cash receipts, and reporting inquiries.</li><li>Track and report on capital and maintenance projects.</li><li>Train internal staff on accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.</li><li>Assist in preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.</li><li>Coordinate and assist with the annual budget preparation process.</li><li>Support ad hoc accounting projects, research, and analysis as assigned.</li><li>Provide backup support for other accounting team members as needed.</li></ul>